They also looked at the field for best actor in a comedy, in which Alec Baldwin, Steve Carell, Louie C.K., Johnny Galecki, Matt Leblanc, and Jim Parsons are competing. For some reason, Gifford decided to take a shot at one of the best shows on television, dismissing Louis C.K. because, as she said, only his mother had seen his show 'Louie.' Christiani picked Carell. "He's gone, the sentimental favorite," she said. "And he was fantastic."